Chris Scholtz - Early Thoughts
R&S Contributing Editor Chris Scholtz takes a look at tomorrow’s Sydney racing.
SELECTIONS
Randwick Race 3 - 6 Miss Royale
Proved costly last start but she’s has had only four starts and is well worth another chance as she holds plenty of scope for improvement.
After her impressive maiden win first-up at Warwick Farm she couldn’t quite get to Selita over 1300m at Rosehill but will get every chance to run her down this time over the extra 100m as she is 5kg better off at the weights with a massive 7kg drop from last time.
Randwick Race 5 - 6 Hermosa Beach
Talented trainer Matt Dale has quickly made a habit of winning these Highway events and has another member of his Canberra stable primed for this week’s edition off a strong first-up win over 1400m on her home track.
Liked the way she extended in the last 200m to record her second win in only six starts and confident she has the ability to go on to better things.
Good wet tracker appeals as a strong value play on a certain affected track after performing strongly in three starts over shorter distances since resuming in a nice build up to this winnable race.
Boasts an excellent record at 1600m and is well placed on her favoured track conditions off a seven day back up, a scenario that has seen her produce winning form in the past.
BLACKBOOK UPDATE from 9 Jan (Canterbury & Gold Coast) and 13 Jan (Canterbury)
Chandana - High Chaparral filly looking for more ground.
Flippant - Tried hard from bad gate. Quality filly.Catch A Fire - Promising maiden.
Game Pie - Needs to get out to a distance on a bigger track.Pico Turquino - Ready to win over a middle distance.
Lord Dissick - Poorly judged ride, giving away too much start.Unblemished Mark - Never extended after getting held up in traffic.
Recent Blackbook winners - I Can Rock; Zarzali; Pittsburgh Flyer; Star Of Night; Famous Seamus; Telepathic; Zanbagh; Festivity; Lady Sniper; Tall Ship; Pemberley; Legendary Luke; Northern Fury; Bank On Henry; Denmagic; Trafalgar.
ELIGIBLE BLACKBOOK RUNNERS for 16 January
Randwick - Hieroglyphics (R3), Miss Royale (3), Banksters Bonus (R4), Lunar Rise (R8) and Magical Stance (R9)
Flemington - Metaphorical (R8) and Sabor A Triunfo (R8)Morphettville - Royal Rumble (R2)
Sunshine Coast - Cantbuybetter (R4) and Right Or Wrong (R7)Chris’ final observations and full audio preview of all Sydney races will be available after 9.30am Saturday on the R&S website and tweeted by @ScholtzRacing.
